OBITUARY: Gertrude W. “Gertie” Zeger

Gertrude W. “Gertie” Zeger, 94, of Mercersburg, passed away peacefully Friday, July 12, 2013, in her home.
Born June 16, 1919, at Little Cove, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Chester T. and Gertrude Williams.
Gertie worked at the former Jack's Drugstore for 35 years and for 36 years she was employed by Modnur Pharmacy both of Mercersburg.
A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, as well as mother-in-law, she enjoyed participating in community events such as the Mercersburg Bicentennial Celebration, the 225th celebration and the 250th celebration as well. She was grand marshall of the 2011 Mercersburg Halloween Parade, and supported all the various community activities.
She loved the Outer Banks and vacationed there for 62 years, where she caught her share of fish. Gertie enjoyed sewing, playing cards and was currently a member of four different card clubs. She enjoyed driving her little truck, and also found time for shuffle board and bingo.
Her memberships include Trinity United Church of Christ of Mercersburg, Mercersburg Women's Club, life member of VFW 6241 Auxiliary, American Legion 517 Auxiliary and Mercersburg Moose Lodge 1790. She served for more than 60 years on Mercersburg Borough Election Board.
Gertie endured the loss of her husband of 55 years, Lawrence C. Zeger, who died in 1995; a daughter Alice L. “Mitzi” Swailes who died in 2006; and sons, Dennis A. Zeger who died in 1993, and Lawrence C. Jr., “Chris” Zeger who died in 1998; and siblings Louise Bair and Dorothy Williams who died at the age of 10.
Surviving family include her son, James C. and his wife Linda Zeger of Mercersburg; a brother, Chester Williams of Greencastle; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Gertrude W. Zeger's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, in Trinity UCC of Mercersburg with Rev. Matthew Hoover officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
There will be no viewing; however the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Trinity UCC, 129 E. Seminary St., Mercersburg, Pa. 17236.

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